Raini Hamdi, Skift
It takes a retail personality to air the dirty laundry of Thai tourism. No one will be offended; it’s all an open secret. Plus Supaluck Umpujh, at least, is doing something about it, partnering with AEG to make Thailand a regional entertainment hub.
3 hours ago
John Boudreau and Mai Ngoc Chau, Bloomberg
What? Another new airline in Vietnam? Bamboo Airways has barely taken to the skies when a major tour operator in the country decides we want to get in on this, too. Tourism is booming in Vietnam but that is never a guarantee for success in any sector.
5 days ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
A pending 40 percent increase in room supply should keep investors at bay, you would think. But Vietnam still attracts them like flies. Development is off the charts. Here's why.
1 week ago
Nguyen Kieu Giang, Bloomberg
Vietnam's aviation market is highly competitive with local and foreign airline competitors. Given the growth of the market, there just might be room for a new lost-cost entrant within a crowded field if it has something different to offer.
1 week ago
Paul Biasco, Skift
Luxury travel advisors are experts at planning a five-star vacation for their clients, but agents are more frequently being asked to add a more local element to their plans. A lot of behind-the-scenes work goes into making sure these experiences go off without a hitch.
2 months ago
Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen and Nguyen Kieu Giang, Bloomberg
To some, the idea of NASCAR boosting tourism in the U.S. sounds ridiculous. But NASCAR and Formula One are different, and there are many views on the strength of the sport's fan base.
3 months ago
Rebecca Stone, Skift
Hanoi's economy is improving considerably, and tourism is growing, but for Vietnam's capital city to best position itself to develop as a responsible tourism destination, a change in mindset must occur. And that change needs to come from the young Vietnamese of today.
4 months ago
Nguyen Kieu Giang, Bloomberg
Vietnam is a fast-growing air market, but it probably doesn't need a new airline. It already has plenty of full-service and discount carriers. On the bright side, more options could bring lower fares for travelers.
6 months ago
Dong Lyu and Kyunghee Park, Bloomberg
Vietnam already committed to increasing inbound travel from Europe, thanks to Air France. But long-haul outbound travel will be much more difficult if Vietnam can't meet these safety standards.
12 months ago
Luu Van Dat and Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen, Bloomberg
After its stock market debut a couple of months ago, VietJet is attracting a lot more interest from foreign investors and the airline is looking to accommodate them. The airline won't have much trouble securing a deal.
2 years ago
John Boudreau and Anurag Kotoky, Bloomberg
With fuel still relatively cheap it is a good time for airlines to think about expansion, especially into fast-growing markets such as Vietnam. The only problem for AirAsia is that the country is already well-served by a couple of low-cost carriers.
2 years ago
Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen, Bloomberg
VietJet is bullish about its own prospects, which is hardly surprising. The backdrop is that IATA forecasts that Vietnam will be among the world's fastest-growing markets in the next 20 years. There certainly is rising demand but on the downside is the fact that other regional airlines slumped last year.
2 years ago